Amalaka berry is opaque when it is unripe and then turns translucent when it is ripe. It is one of the three key ingredients in Ayurvedic medicine. The meaning of Hastamalaka is goose berry in my hand. Amalaka means an amla-berry (sour fruit) and hasta is hand. Continue reading
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What is Yoga Vidya e.V.?
Creed and practice // Statement by Sukadev Volker Bretz.
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As a spiritual-religious community, the members of Yoga Vidya e.V. live the teachings of Vedanta and Yoga in all aspects. How these two pillars shape the self-image of Yoga Vidya e.V. as a spiritual-religious community with an educational mission is explained by Sukadev Volker Bretz in this video. Continue reading
508 – Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated on the 18th of February 2023. Why do we celebrate this festival? Maha Shivaratri is known as the “Great Night of Lord Shiva”. It is considered one of the most important Hindu festivals. The meaning of Shiva is auspiciousness and prosperity—bestowing principle. Shiva controls the cycle of birth and death. He is responsible for the creation of languages, art, dance, music, yoga, ayurveda and herbal medicines. Continue reading
Prana Healing Techniques and how they work
Dr. Nalini Sahay explains how Prana Self Healing Techniques work. She talks about how Prana Healing Techniques helped herself after severe injuries due to accidents. She developped a special way to teach Prana Vidya to others. Self Healing Techniques can help with many diseases, including cancer, MS, psychological problems etc. For minor diseases self help techniques can be sufficient in healing. For major diseases they support conventional treatment. Please note: For any medical problem a doctor or health practicioner should be consulted. Dr. Nalini is living in Delhi. She is teaching others how to teach Prana Healing in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany. https://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html
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What is Marma Massage
Leela Mata speaks about the Marmas, the energy points and energy fields stimulated by Ayurveda Marma Massage. Leela Mata is teaching Marma Massage Professional Training Courses in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany as well as in Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania. Further information at http://www.yoga-vidya.org
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What is Panchakarma in Ayurveda? Leela Mata answers
Ayurveda Expert Leela Mata speaks about Panchakarma. In Ayurveda, Panchakarma is one of the most efficient healing techniques. Leela Mata speaks about the benefits and gives some new insight. Leela Mata directs Peaceful Valley Ashram in Pennsylvania . The Interview took place in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany where Leela Mata is teaching every year. https://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html
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Who can practice Panchakarma
Leela Mata, Ayurveda expert, speaks about who can benefit from Panchakarma programs, expecially in Ashrams. She talks about the special benefits to do Panchakarma in an Ashram environment with Meditation, Mantra-Chanting, Asanas and Pranayama, in a spiritual Atmosphere. Leela Mata directs Panchakarma Programs in Peaceful Valley Ashram Pennsylvania and in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany explains who can benefit from an ayurvedic Panachkarma treatment. Panachakarma can treat almost any desease but it also depends on the person and facilities. In an ashram it is not also a only Panchakarma treatment, the patients are doing also asanas, pranayama and meditation. More information referring ayurveda in general and certains treatments at http://www.yoga-vidya.org
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Who can do Panchakarma?
Ayurveda Expert Leela Mata shares a few thoughts about who can do Panchakarma. Leela Mata directs spiritual Retreats in Yoga Vidya Germany as well as in Peacefull Valley Ashram Pennsylvania.
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Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedanta, Tantra and Meditation Podcast
Welcome to this new Podcast.
It will feature talks and interviews on Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedanta, Tantra and Meditation. In other words: This Podcast is about you and your spiritual development.
There will be many different speakers on this Podcast: Yoga Masters, Ayurveda therapists, Yoga Teachers, Vedanta specialists.
Some podcasts are live recordings from talks in Ashrams and Yoga Centers. Some come from interview. Let yourself be inspired!